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Depression-era names favored simple, accessible choices. Betty, Dorothy, and James defined a generation of resilient Americans.

Quick facts: 1930s names

  • 1930s names are hitting their 90-year revival window and starting to feel charming again.
  • 2,694 names peaked in popularity during the 1930s
  • 1,936 girl names and 1,137 boy names peaked in the 1930s
  • 1930s names are considered vintage — many are due for a revival

1930s Girl Names

149 girl names that peaked in popularity during the 1930s

#119
American
son of Harry
#159
American
valley; church official
#163
Germanic
greatest
#172
Spain
Dios salva
#182
France↑ Making a comeback
rose
#193
France
Νικόλαος (Nikolaos)
#275
American
Originally a surname meaning 'priest's town.'
#333
Spain
God is with us
#378
Spanish
small, humble
#410
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#421
Spanish
Form of the name 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.
#426
Italy↑ Making a comeback
of the forest
#428
English
resolute protector
#496
France↑ Making a comeback
French
#500
France↑ Making a comeback
fairy
#500
English
sea of bitterness, rebelliousness
#502
Italian
Italian
#502
American
English
#503
Germanic
determination, strength
#505
English
Blessed
#507
American
American
#507
Spain
Fiery
#508
English
free man
#508
American
Derived from the combination of the names Darla and Eileen.
#509
United Kingdom
Bright fame
#510
American
English
#511
English
German
#512
Germanic
Rosemarie
#513
English
English
#514
American
Greater; larger
#515
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
Spanish
Spanish
#516
Czech Republic
A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
#516
American
To arise; to be lifted up
#516
American
A modern name that could be a combination of 'Vera' and 'Wiley', suggesting diverse influences.
#517
English
victorious
#517
English
English
#518
Italy
Faithful, loyal
#519
English
Bright, clear; a variant of the name Clara.
#520
South Korea
Korean
#520
English
English
#521
American
English
#521
English
English
#522
Irish
Name of the Goddess of Fertility
#522
American
A variant of the name Laurel, which is derived from the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor.
#522
French
a form of Madeleine, meaning high tower or elevated place
#522
Scotland
A variation of 'Norman', meaning northman or former Norseman.
#524
Italy
Italian
#525
American
Combination of Betty and Lou
#525
American
A diminutive form of Frances, meaning 'free one'.
#527
Italy
Italian
#528
American
English
#529
Spanish
happy, fortunate
#533
American
A variant of the name Magdalen, which means 'of Magdala'.
#534
American
English
#535
American
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
#536
American
My earth, my ocean
#537
American
English
#538
American
English
#538
American
English
#538
American
Beloved
#538
Albania
mighty
#540
American
A modern combination of 'John' and a feminine suffix.
#541
American
English
#541
Spain
Spanish
#542
Hebrew
Hebrew
#542
American
Irish
#547
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#547
Indian
goddess
#547
Spain
Of Mary; beloved
#549
American
A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.
#550
Welsh
Welsh
#551
Spain
From Delphi, a reference to the ancient Greek site.
#552
English
Prosperous in war
#553
English
English
#553
American
Derived from the word 'clay'
#553
Scandinavian countries
light
#554
Greece
laurel tree, symbol of victory
#555
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#557
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#561
Irish
victorious
#561
Italian
crown of laurel.
#561
India
Idol, statue representation of a deity.
#562
American
flower
#563
French
noble
#563
American
English
#564
American
God is gracious
#565
Spain
Ruler of the home
#567
Sweden
God is gracious
#569
Italy
of the clouds
#569
English
English
#569
France
Derived from 'Dorine', meaning 'gift'.
#569
Greece
Greek
#570
American
From the marsh valley
#570
Native American
Native American
#571
Italy
Soldier
#571
English
from the willow farm
#572
Spanish
Spanish
#574
American
Valley of the glen
#574
French
Shining light
#575
Spain
Hope
#575
American
English
#577
English
to sleep
#578
English
English
#579
France
Clear
#580
American
English
#581
American
A little noble one
#581
USA
Derived from the name Delber, potentially meaning 'noble' or 'bright'.
#582
American
Derived from the word 'lever' which means 'to lift up'.
#584
American
a form indicating 'water' or 'river'; often symbolizes serenity.
#584
Spain
Catalan
#585
American
Bright and shining
#588
Germanic
God is gracious
#588
American
Derived from the word 'love', denoting affection and beauty.
#589
American
God is my oath.
#590
American
English
#591
American
Green or young
#592
English
God will increase
#593
Mexico
The Lady
#593
English
Dream
#594
American
A person who is full of life.
#596
Spain
Spanish
#597
South Africa
A beloved name with deep roots
#597
American
English
#600
American
English
#601
American
Noble strength; strong and brave
#601
Russia
Slavic
#604
USA
English
#604
Poland
victorious, glory
#604
English
noble patrician
#604
American
Unknown
#605
English
noble, sacred
#606
Scotland
Scottish
#606
American
English
#607
Slavic countries
Slavic
#608
English
Eagle
#610
English
Lame; crippled; a feminine form of Claudius.
#611
French
gift from God
#611
English
Little warrior
#614
Greek
Excellence
#614
American
God is gracious
#614
American
In a manner of being light or nourishing.
#614
American
English
#618
Greek
The one from Clytia
#618
English
English
#619
France
Little winged one; noble.
#619
American
Little Sea.
#620
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#621
Spanish
Arturo - courageous one

1930s Boy Names

92 boy names that peaked in popularity during the 1930s

#119
American
son of Harry
#159
American
valley; church official
#163
Germanic
greatest
#172
Spain
Dios salva
#182
France↑ Making a comeback
rose
#193
France
Νικόλαος (Nikolaos)
#221
England
Powerful ruler
#262
Scotland
Born of fire; handsome.
#275
American
Originally a surname meaning 'priest's town.'
#333
Spain
God is with us
#378
Spanish
small, humble
#410
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#421
Spanish
Form of the name 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.
#426
Italy↑ Making a comeback
of the forest
#428
English
resolute protector
#496
France↑ Making a comeback
French
#500
France↑ Making a comeback
fairy
#503
France
the miller
#506
Spain
one who is devoted to the Eucharist
#508
English
free man
#509
United Kingdom
Bright fame
#510
France
Beautiful fortress
#512
English
English
#512
Germanic
Rosemarie
#514
England
English
#514
American
Greater; larger
#516
Czech Republic
A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
#518
Spain
Spanish
#520
Spain
Latin
#523
Scotland
Scottish
#524
Italy
Italian
#525
American
A variant of 'Clarence', meaning 'bright' or 'clear'.
#527
Italy
Italian
#533
English
a combination of 'dar' and 'wold', meaning 'gift' and 'forest'
#537
American
English
#538
American
English
#540
American
A modern combination of 'John' and a feminine suffix.
#541
American
English
#542
United Kingdom
Old English
#545
Italy
Italian
#546
Greece
Ancient Greek
#547
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#548
American
From the valley or glen of wood, typically used to represent nature.
#549
English
brave one
#557
Italy
Italian
#559
American
Yiddish
#562
American
From the surname, possibly related to 'Raven' or 'Burn'
#564
Latin
Latin
#565
Spain
Ruler of the home
#567
Sweden
God is gracious
#567
American
Ruler's Peace
#568
Germanic
Eagle power or ruler
#568
Germanic
powerful protector
#569
Croatia
wolf
#570
English
Town by the hillside
#570
American
From the marsh valley
#570
United Kingdom
Thedark river
#571
Italy
Soldier
#571
American
Descendant of Jer
#571
English
from the willow farm
#572
American
from the Béaldan estate
#572
American
Latin
#575
American
English
#577
American
stream where the brambles grow
#580
American
English
#581
American
Noble; bright
#582
Germanic
Germanic
#588
Germanic
God is gracious
#589
Germanic
Derived from the word Herz, meaning 'heart', plus the diminutive suffix 'zel'
#590
American
Derived from the name Horatius, which is interpreted to mean 'timekeeper' or 'hour'.
#592
English
a modern name without clear meaning, possibly derived from the word 'games'.
#594
English
one who is brave and valiant
#596
American
English
#596
English
from the valley with the nettles
#596
Spain
Spanish
#602
English
Elfin, noble
#604
English
noble patrician
#604
American
Royal
#606
English
free man
#606
American
English
#608
English
Eagle
#608
American
A variant of the name 'Alaric', meaning 'ruler of all'.
#608
France
Ruler of the army
#611
French
gift from God
#612
English
Noble guardian
#614
American
Of the dark, hidden places
#614
American
God is gracious
#615
Spain
fruitful, productive
#618
English
valley, bright
#621
Spanish
Arturo - courageous one
#621
American
Dark, from the bay
#621
England
Holly trees' place

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